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Would that be from JLR or Gaydon?

Has anyone been to Gaydon and physically searched and looked through records there? Maybe worth a shot!

I've contacted HMRC several times with full information about its re-import in 2001 and no matter how I have worded the information to them, they don't seem to be able to understand that I'm look for historic information and not trying to bring in a vehicle 'today'. They also keep sending me...

It was brought to the mainland pre NOVA s maybe the rules were slightly different and there wouldn’t have been the same level of computer input in 2001.

I’d be quite happy to look through all the records at Gaydon myself if I could find its original VIN. There can’t have been many Coniston Green Defenders on the RHD Export line at Solihull at that time. The 11L engine number either side should narrow it down. Any help with that one?

Fortunately for me in the information supplied of copies of microfilm records held by the DVLA, it clearly refers to and confirms that import / re-import documentation and bill of sale / purchase were provided to Worcester DVLA Office. The actual forms are not with the bundle sent by DVLA...

As it cam from the Channel Islands as an 'import' and although it is a bizarre term and use of language.... Disco is correct. It is a re-import by virtue of the fact it was manufactured in the UK, sent overseas for 'export' and then brought back into the UK. Hence the term re-import. Sounds...

Once on a Q its always a Q unless additional information as to the age of the vehicle is provided to the DVLA to prove its age. So an age related or any type of 'private' plate cannot be assigned to a Q Plated vehicle. Reading through masses of posts, information and DVLA guidelines on Q...

That’s a scarey thought.... although I’d think the VAT/tax liability would be with the original importer, who’s now deceased. I don’t think even the VAT could extract cash from him from beyond the grave... But then again, we all know how our friendly HMRC and VAT officials can make it fit...

I’d never considered that, however, it does make a lot of sense. Save a shed load of cash on VAT/duty and not be bothered about the Q plate. A nice tidy Defender that had done very little mileage on Jersey for 7 or 8 years....

The LR VIN should start SAL. SABT is a DVLA issue one, following its examination at DVLA Worcester in 2001. On the V5 it says date of manufacture unknown. First registered October 2001. Also a note saying Imported Vehicle. No VAT, never thought of that as a reason, but a very plausible one.

Nelly, No idea. It is most definitely a 200TDI from circa 1994. Built new and sent to the Channel Islands. It was then imported from Jersey in 2001, when it was first registered with DVLA on the mainland as age unknown. It then had a check at DVLA Worcester (Office now shut) and given a new...

The old VIN has been well and truley obliterated. Acid isn’t going lift it. I can see why they removed it, so as not to cause confusion with a new VIN number. I just don’t understand why it wasn’t simply brought in from Jersey and registered in a normal way. Unfortunately the chap who...

I've had it quite a while now and the Q didn't really bother me. (Appropriate price paid from a reputable seller). It's type approved and genuine. From research, I personally think it was a mess up or bad advise when first registering it in 2001. No idea why they obliterated the original SAL...

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